November2015
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“Cowboy” Prosecutor James Loughery Never Says Never
Nov 24, 2015(Comments: 0)Nov. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — James Loughery is a prosecutor who loves to push the envelope. And why not? Generally speaking, it carries no consequences. But as The Open File reports, even the most patient... -
When Professors Play Prosecutor
Nov 24, 2015(Comments: 2)Nov. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — On Sunday night, CNN aired The Hunting Ground, which is a highly controversial “documentary” that focuses on “date rape” on college campuses. The show received critical acclaim at the Sundance... -
A Hit Dog Hollers; Just Like The Department of Justice
Nov 24, 2015(Comments: 3)Nov. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Judges don’t like to call out prosecutors for misconduct. Except for Alex Kozinksi. Kozinski, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, has been pissing prosecutors off... -
Intimidation and Thuggery Come in Many Flavors
Nov 24, 2015(Comments: 0)Nov. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Trigger warning: This isn’t really about criminal law. Other trigger warning: If you are an Islamophobe, you won’t really like this article. I was brought on to write at Fault... -
Fault Lines Links – Ahmed Mohamed Seeks $15M And Apology From City And School
Nov 24, 2015(Comments: 0)Nov. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Morning folks, here’s what we’re watching today: An attorney for Ahmed Mohamed sent a letter to Irving, TX, authorities seeking $15 million in compensation and a written apology from the city and school. 14-year... -
Fault Lines Links – 4 Oakland Officers Kill Man Armed With Pellet Gun
Nov 23, 2015(Comments: 2)Nov. 23, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Good morning, here’s what you need to know this morning: Richard Perkins was shot dead by four Oakland cops after he pointed a pellet gun at officers last week. Officers Joseph Turner, Jonathan Cairo,... -
Texas Jury Swats Away ContentGuard Patent Attack on Apple
Nov 23, 2015(Comments: 0)Nov. 23, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — In many ways, patent holders and investors in companies that assert patents have looked at the Eastern District of Texas as the last redoubt — an Alamo of sorts. Especially... -
Why Did Florida’s Death Metal Cop Get Fired?
Nov 23, 2015(Comments: 10)Nov. 23, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — There is no question that America’s police have an image problem right now. For some strange reason, ungrateful Americans have begun to sour on their opinions of this once venerable... -
Fear Itself: Protecting Ourselves From The Huddled Masses
Nov 23, 2015(Comments: 3)Nov. 23, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — In the wake of the Paris attacks, governors of 25 states are “refusing” to accept Syrian refugees into their states. Most of this is hot air, as refugee immigration is... -
Crazy Joe Arpaio & The Civil Contempt Conundrum
Nov 23, 2015(Comments: 2)Nov. 23, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — He’s a man who’s punished prisoners for defacing American flag stickers, forced inmates to wear pink boxers as part of their prison uniforms, and established a “Tent City” wing of...